Bus and Coach Mechanic
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | PA34 4HH |
| Company: | West Coast Motors |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b792dcd2ce7648daa67d |
Summary
West Coast Motors is a privately owned family business established in the early 1920's. We operate buses and coaches on a mix of school contracts, local services, school and private group hires across Argyll with local depots in Campbeltown, Ardrishaig, Oban, Mull, Bute and Dunoon.
We are looking for a Full Time Bus and Coach Mechanic based at our Oban depot to help maintain our fleet and ensure we operate to the highest possible standards.
Main responsibilities include:
- Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including MOT preparation).
- Prompt repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company’s Operator Licence.
- The ability to organise daily workload, communicate effectively and work flexibly.
- The ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards.
Requirements for the role:
- You will be energetic, self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and thrive within a challenging yet rewarding environment.
- You will have at least an SVQ Level 3 in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance qualification (or an equivalent international qualification). If you don't have a qualification, you should have at least two years' experience repairing and maintaining public service or heavy goods vehicles which you will need to evidence.
- The role will be 5 days over 7 (latest finish 6pm)
- A driving licence is required and PCV licence would be good to have, however we can help you get your licence.
Salary/Benefits:
- A permanent and secure job
- 30 days holiday
- Overtime for 6th day paid at time and a half
- Free travel for you and your family
- Ongoing training
- Development and career opportunities
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